Rough dumping or tipping eliminated through shackling directly from drawers

Fewer carcass downgrades

Animal welfare is good business

Taking animal welfare into consideration from catching to slaughtering is a growing demand both from consumers and legislative authorities. Besides being ethical, focus on animal welfare is good business. It enables more A-grade carcasses and higher meat quality.

The drawers are gradually lowered into the pit, and for each step down, the CO₂ concentration progressively increases, creating a gentle and controlled stunning process. After exiting the CAS Pit System, the birds remain unconscious during shackling and slaughtering.

The advantages of a CAS Pit System

Increased animal welfare

Fewer bird injuries

Consistent meat colour and quality

Significant gas consumption savings

Improved shackling operators’ welfare

Constant monitoring and control of the gas gradient by means of camera and gas concentration sensors